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Morehead State University Morehead, KY

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MSU Eagles Public

Founded in 1887 as Morehead Normal School, Morehead State University is a comprehensive public institution with robust undergraduate and graduate programs, emerging doctoral programs, and a focus on regional engagement. Aspiring to be the best public university in the South, MSU educates students for success in a global environment, engages in scholarship, promotes diversity of people and ideas, and serves communities to improve quality of life. Located at the Appalachian foothills in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest, MSU is set against an idyllic backdrop in a small town with a big heart. Several apartments and townhomes are available for rent in the immediate Morehead area as well as in the neighboring Clearfield area. Commuting to campus is simple with access to U.S. 60 and I-64. NCAA Division I Eagles athletic teams, Greek life, and over 100 student clubs and organizations contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful, with Eagle Lake located within walking distance of campus and Cave Run just a short drive away. Larger cities such as Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati are all within a two-hour drive of campus.

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Mcbrayer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

554 Students

Tilden Hogge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

201 Students

Rodburn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

418 Students

Rowan County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

17 Students

Rowan County Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

872 Students

Bluegrass Discovery Academy High

Public

Grades 9-12

27 Students

Sunrise Children's Services

Public

Grades 9-12

8 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Twin Knobs Recreation Area - Daniel Boone National Forest

Military Bases

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.